From pre-show reveals to manga mania, Star Wars publishing has more news coming out of Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 than a floating Coruscanti ad board! And after today’s “Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away ….” panel, we have the very latest news!
Authors Adam Christopher (Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith), Tessa Gratton (Star Wars: The High Republic: Temptation of the Force), Marc Guggenheim (Star Wars: Han Solo & Chewbacca), Lydia Kang (Star Wars: The High Republic: Cataclysm), Ethan Sacks (Star Wars: Bounty Hunters), Phil Szostak (The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian), Alyssa Wong (Star Wars: Doctor Aphra), Dr. Chris Kempshall (The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire), and Marvel’s editor-in-chief C.B. Cebulski joined host Maggie Lovitt to talk everything from the prequels to the sequels and beyond.
With a special emphasis on the conclusion of The High Republic publishing initiative, read on for everything we know about the exciting stories coming your way:

1. Soon you can join the fight with Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III – The Battle of Eriadu.
Award-winning writer Alyssa Wong (Doctor Aphra) returns to The High Republic Adventures with a new Phase III story featuring Jedi Padawan Gavi and his friend-turned-enemy Driggit Parse. The one-shot plays a key role in the battle to come.

2. Phase III concludes with Star Wars: The High Republic: Trials of the Jedi.
We can’t believe this four-year journey is almost at an end! To help fans prepare for the epic conclusion of The High Republic initiative, here’s a look at the back cover of Charles Soule’s final novel, featuring some of our favorite Jedi heroes — and Ember, of course!

3. The last piece of the Phase III puzzle can be found in Star Wars: The High Republic – Fear of the Jedi.
Cavan Scott returns for the final arc of The High Republic with this explosive miniseries, which will conclude with a special finale one-shot issue, The Beacon!

4. Enjoy more Jecki and Yord in Star Wars: The Acolyte: The Crystal Crown.
Just when we thought we’d seen the last of Jecki Lon and Yord Fandar, Tessa Gratton brings us a new young-adult novel featuring three of our favorite Acolyte characters. The brand-new tale, set before the events of the series and also including Master Sol, is available July 29, 2025.

5. Join the rebellion with The Art of Star Wars: Andor (The Complete Series).
Lucasfilm’s Phil Szostak brings us yet another gorgeous art book, this time fully immersing fans in the complex, dangerous, and rebellious world of the acclaimed Disney+ series, Andor. The fully comprehensive coffee table book, covering both Season 1 and Season 2, will be available March 2026.

6. Prepare for another 50 years of imagination with Industrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of Innovation.
This special anniversary edition chronicles the decades-long journey of the legendary visual effects house in this visual retrospective. From concept to execution, see how some of your favorite movie moments were brought to life, and get a glimpse at what’s to come when it’s available November 4, 2025.